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Lawrence of Arabia. The man, the myth and the facts
Few British soldiers have a greater legend attached to them than Colonel TE Lawrence - better known as Lawrence of Arabia . His military and diplomatic efforts have drawn some distinction. But it is Lawrence’s immense cultural impact in the century since his First World War exploits that has attracted the most attention. Thomas Edward Lawrence was born in Tremadog, Wales on 16th August 1888. From a young age he exhibited an active interest in architecture, monuments and antiquities. Between 1907 and 1910, Lawrence studied History at Jesus…
Educate and take action against genocide
During a special session held on 17 April 2024, the National Assembly of Armenia unanimously voted on a draft resolution to designate August 3rd every year as a day to commemorate and honour the victims of the Yazidi genocide. This atrocity was committed by the terrorist organisation known as Islamic State (ISIS) in Sinjar in 2014, resulting in widespread suffering and loss of life. The bill was introduced by Rustam Bakoyan , a representative from the Civil Contract Party and the Deputy Chair of the Standing Committee on Protection of Human…
The taste of home. How Iraqi Jewish food ignites the senses
‘The food of the Iraqi Jews tells our story. M’hasha is about community. The project of coring vegetables, stuffing them with herbed rice, and stewing them in tangy tamarind is made quick by many hands. Tebit is a distinctly Jewish dish. Traditionally made to feed dozens of family members on the Sabbath, the spiced chicken and rice are placed in the oven on Friday night and cooked overnight on low through Saturday.’ 'My grandmother’s kitchen was on the Upper East Side, but it tasted of Iraq.’ Have you read the stunning article Cooking an…
Explore the life and legacy of Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell was an archaeologist, travel writer, explorer, and political administrator responsible for creating the borders of the countries of the Near East after World War I and for laying the foundations of the modern state of Iraq. Gertrude Bell made important contributions to archaeology and a greater understanding of the cultures of Mesopotamia and ancient Persia through her books, including what is still considered the best translation of the Persian poet Hafiz’s work. Queen of the Desert is the compelling story of Gertrude Bell, a…
The change begins! What does it mean to save lives in Iraq?
The Iraqi Children Foundation have released their 2023 annual report , which illustrates what it means to nurture and empower the children of Iraq. For the first time, ICF invested in a project in Fallujah, rescuing a clinic serving disabled children from permanently closing its doors. During the first six months, 831 services were provided to disabled children including medical consultations and physical rehabilitation.
